When using existing instruments, a researcher should:
A) rely on accompanying manuals for evaluation of reliability and validity
B) plan to check reliability and validity as part of the study
C) consider positive reviews in "Mental Measurements Yearbooks" as sufficient
D) assume instruments sold commercially are adequate in regard to evidence of reliability and validity

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A researcher should plan to check reliability and validity as part of the study to ensure that the instrument is appropriate for their specific research context and population.

When Using Existing Instruments, a Researcher Should